Posts by LifeROOTS
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD IS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY
Your child is acting out, struggling in school, or isn’t meeting milestones on time. They may not be able to tell you what the issues may be themselves, so you turn to professionals for answers. After multiple consultations and tests, you learn that your child has a developmental disability. Now what? Because there’s no single…
Read MoreWHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR CHILD’S OT SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 HEALTH EMERGENCY … AND HOW TELEHEALTH CAN KEEP YOUR CHILD ON TRACK
Occupational Therapy, or OT, is a treatment meant to improve fine and gross motor skills, as well as motor planning. It may also be helpful for children who struggle with self-regulation and sensory processing. Children see occupational therapists for a variety of reasons, including: Motor skills – hand strength and dexterity, balance, or coordination Visual impairment –…
Read MoreEARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH TELEHEALTH
Although COVID-19 safety precautions have caused us to temporarily suspend face-to-face services, we are able to provide families with continued support and vital Early Intervention Services through TELEHEALTH. If you have been receiving Early Intervention Services at LifeROOTS, or if you think your child may qualify for Early Intervention and would like to begin the…
Read MoreAT-HOME LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES: HOW TO MAKE SOCIAL DISTANCING MORE SOCIAL FOR YOUR CHILD
Most students are out of school because of the coronavirus, and many parents are staying home with them. Between working from home and homeschooling, it may feel like your attention is being pulled in a million different directions, which makes coming up with ways to keep your kids occupied that much harder. We’ve come up…
Read MoreRESOURCES FOR THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY DURING THIS TIME OF UNCERTAINTY
For over 60 years, LifeROOTS has been dedicated to creating healthy, inclusive communities. Nothing has changed that mission – not even the coronavirus. We are aware that many families across the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho areas may be feeling unsure of what steps they can take to best protect themselves and their families, especially if they…
Read MoreTHROUGH THE YEARS, THESE FABULOUS LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES HAVE SUPPORTED LIFEROOTS. WE’RE ASKING THAT YOU NOW JOIN US TO SUPPORT THEM.
They’ve stepped up to the plate to provide pies at our Pi(e) Day Events, and we have been so grateful for the longtime support of so many food service businesses throughout the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho area in the past. Now it’s our turn to support them, as so many local restaurants face increasingly difficult times. Please…
Read MoreTHE PIES TO FLY EARLY THIS YEAR AT 6TH ANNUAL LIFEROOTS PI(E) DAY EVENT FUNDRAISER
LifeROOTS, the central New Mexico not-for-profit organization providing programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, is about to make National Pi Day, and their annual Pi(e) Day Event, sweeter than ever. For the past five years, the not-for-profit organization has been bringing the community together for a fun and festive celebration of National…
Read MoreSHERRI L. WELLS JOINS LIFEROOTS AS MAJOR DONOR OFFICER
LifeROOTS, the Central New Mexico-based not-for-profit serving the needs of children and adults with physical, developmental and/or behavioral challenges, has announced that Sherri Wells has joined the organization as Major Donor Officer. Wells is responsible for developing relationships with long term donors and securing sponsor donations for all LifeROOTS fundraisers, recurring donations and legacy donations.…
Read More5 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING AN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR YOUR CHILD
Early intervention programs allow children with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. At LifeROOTS, we work with children from birth to age three on meeting their physical, cognitive, communication, emotional, and adaptive milestones, helping them overcome barriers and reach their fullest potential. Seeing why Early Intervention is the best choice for your child is easy, but…
Read MoreANNIVERSARY OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, commercial facilities, telecommunications, and state and local government services. The statistics come from various Census Bureau censuses and surveys, covering different periods of time. The following facts…
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